Colloquium discusses Indigenous activism
The Manitoba branch of the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives co-presented a virtual event with the University of Manitoba’s Native studies department Nov. 25. Assistant…
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Professor receives CBC Manitoba Future 40 award
CBC Manitoba released its list of the top 40 researchers and educators in the province under age 40 last month. Among the list was Jennifer…
Anti-mask protests are misguided, irrevocably damaging
With COVID-19 cases in Manitoba currently spiking and increased restrictions being imposed by the provincial government, it has been a challenging time for many Manitobans…
Workers have sacrificed too much, tax the wealthy
Canada’s New Democratic Party (NDP) proposed a new wealth tax plan in parliament Nov. 16. The plan was to implement a one per cent tax…
Bill 21 is not what secularism should look like
A court appeal of Bill 21 in Quebec started Nov. 2. A group of civil rights activists and religious advocates are trying to repeal what…
Student academic groups keeping community alive
During a year of entirely remote learning, maintaining a sense of connection with the university community is much more complicated than usual. The University of…
History prof awarded for Chinese community outreach
University of Manitoba history professor and department head Tina Mai Chen was announced as the recipient of the 2019-20 Dr. and Mrs. Ralph Campbell Award…
Mental health a priority for Bison athletes
To say the 2020 fall semester has looked different for students at the University of Manitoba would be an understatement. For Bison athletes, the oddities…
Bison athlete Koskie focuses on training after rookie season
The U of M Bisons men’s volleyball team finished the 2019-20 season with an 8-14 record, but despite a rough record, rookie Darian Koskie remained…
Strike action avoided
The University of Manitoba Faculty Association (UMFA) voted Nov. 20 to ratify the deal reached on Nov. 15 as a result of mediation between UMFA…